Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries NJ Gov. Murphy eyes dropping college requirements for some state jobs By: FOXNews.com April 10, 2023 at 16:58 PM EDT Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday directed the state's civil service commission to identify government jobs for which education requirements could be eliminated. Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order aimed at prioritizing skills and work experience over college degrees for some state jobs in New Jersey.NEW JERSEY GOV. MURPHY UNVEILS $51.3B BUDGET PLANThe order signed Monday directs the state's civil service commission to identify jobs that require college degrees and determine which should have hiring guidelines revised to emphasize practical skills and experience over academic attainment.Officials said hundreds of applicants each year are rejected "or dissuaded from applying" due to educational requirements for state jobs with salaries that can top $120,000 per year.THOUSANDS OF RUTGERS PROFESSORS, LECTURERS GO ON STRIKE, CITING STALEMATE IN CONTRACT TALKS"Every American should have the ability to attain a good job with growth opportunities and secure their place in the middle class, regardless of whether or not they have a college degree," Murphy said in a statement.Officials said six other states, including Pennsylvania, have taken similar action to de-emphasize college degrees in hiring. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
NJ Gov. Murphy eyes dropping college requirements for some state jobs By: FOXNews.com April 10, 2023 at 16:58 PM EDT Democratic New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday directed the state's civil service commission to identify government jobs for which education requirements could be eliminated. Gov. Phil Murphy has signed an executive order aimed at prioritizing skills and work experience over college degrees for some state jobs in New Jersey.NEW JERSEY GOV. MURPHY UNVEILS $51.3B BUDGET PLANThe order signed Monday directs the state's civil service commission to identify jobs that require college degrees and determine which should have hiring guidelines revised to emphasize practical skills and experience over academic attainment.Officials said hundreds of applicants each year are rejected "or dissuaded from applying" due to educational requirements for state jobs with salaries that can top $120,000 per year.THOUSANDS OF RUTGERS PROFESSORS, LECTURERS GO ON STRIKE, CITING STALEMATE IN CONTRACT TALKS"Every American should have the ability to attain a good job with growth opportunities and secure their place in the middle class, regardless of whether or not they have a college degree," Murphy said in a statement.Officials said six other states, including Pennsylvania, have taken similar action to de-emphasize college degrees in hiring. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd